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J and S Family Daycare
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About J and S Family Daycare
J and S Family Daycare is a home daycare in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for J and S Family Daycare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00254874
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 34 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Safety and hazards 14
- Records and paperwork 7
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Aug 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“During the allocated unannounced visit on 8/26/2026, there was a gas container observed in the front of the house. The gas container did have contents in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026
Feb 12, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3290.31(f) Age and training
“During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, it was observed that the staff 1 needs 7.5 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
3290.18/3290.102(a) General Health and Safety/Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, it was observed that the two couches in the childcare area had multiple tears. In the upstairs bathroom that is utilized by children, there was a standup mirror that could easily be tipped over.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, it was observed that the last emergency drill was conducted on 2/8/2025 making it more than one year since the last update.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, the pack and play was not labeled. As per staff 1, it is utilized by a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
3290.115(a)(2) Above-ground pool inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, an above ground swimming pool was observed to be in the backyard. The pool was filled with water. The pool measured at 33 inches high. It was not in accordance with the swimming pool barrier guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3290.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Child 1 was missing a date of admission from his file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, it was observed that the last documented fire drill occurred on 12/18/2025, making it more than 60 days since the last drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
3290.117(c) Vet's certificate required
“During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, that was observed to be a cat at the facility. As per staff 1, they were watching the cat for a friend and did not have the veterinarian's certificate of current rabies immunization on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During the renewal inspection on 3/26/2026, it was observed that the last documented alarm test was on 1/17/2026 making it more than 30 days since the last test.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
3290.111(b) Posted in area used by parents
“The daily schedule was not posted in a traffic area used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
Mar 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3290.31(f) Age and training
“·Continued Non-Compliance: On 2/19/2025 an annual inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff person #1 did not have 12 hours of annual training. 4.5 hours of annual training was observed to be on file. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 2/28/2025. On 3/18/2025, staff 1 continued to not have 12 hours of training. This is evidenced by staff 1 not sending DHS the necessary trainings and admitting to not completing the trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
Feb 19, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3290.131(e) Immunization record
“Child 2 did not have updated immunizations on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3290.182(3)/3290.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child 1 did not have permission for emergency medical care and minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“Children 1, 2, 3 and 4 did not have the services provided section filled out on the fee agreement. Children 2 and 3 did not have a child service report on file. Please see LIS for dates of admission and birth.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child 1 and 3 did not have health insurance information documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the annual inspection on 2/19/2025, children 2, 3 and 4 had outdated emergency contact forms and fee agreements. All emergency contact forms and fee agreements were last updated 2/19/2024, making it more than 6 months since the last update.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3290.24(b) Emergency plan
“During the annual inspection on 2/19/2025, it was observed that the emergency plan was last updated on 12/11/2023 making it more than one year since the last update.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During the annual inspection on 2/19/2025, it was observed that the first-floor smoke detector was not interconnected with the 2nd floor and attic. All smoke detectors were operational.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3290.31(f) Age and training
“During the annual inspection on 2/19/2025, it was observed that staff 1 only had 4.5 hours of annual training.”
Mar 28, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection, facility person #1, who is a household member, did not have a signed/dated disclosure statement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2024
3290.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During renewal inspection, cots and pack-n-plays were not labeled with child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3290.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“During renewal inspection, facility did not have a parent handbook containing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During renewal inspection conducted 3/28/2024-4/10/2024, facility's fire detection testing log indicated that smoke alarms were last tested on 2/7/2024, which is past 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2024
3290.124(b)(3)/3290.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Mother's work address and work telephone number. Release persons' addresses and telephone numbers. Child #2: Release persons' addresses. Child #3: Release persons' addresses and telephone numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection, the facility did not have a policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3290.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During renewal inspection, diapering pad used by facility is a cloth material and is unable to be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2024
3290.24(e) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection, facility's emergency plan was not posted in an area used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During renewal inspection, release persons were not on child #1's fee agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Health insurance policy number. Child #2: health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During renewal inspection conducted 3/28/2024-4/10/2024, facility's fire drill log reflected that last fire drill was conducted 2/7/2024, which is past 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
Dec 12, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“During initial inspection conducted 12/12/2023, operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality or to the county emergency management agencies.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During initial inspection conducted 12/12/2023, facility's proof of purchase for OSHA-approved, interconnected smoke alarms was not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2023
3290.24(a)(2) Emergency plan
“During initial inspection conducted 12/12/2023, letter to parents regarding facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from facility premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about J and S Family Daycare
Is J and S Family Daycare licensed?
Yes. J and S Family Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was J and S Family Daycare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has J and S Family Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 33 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can J and S Family Daycare care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does J and S Family Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are J and S Family Daycare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (484) 929-5573 to confirm.
How much does J and S Family Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 929-5573 to ask.
What is J and S Family Daycare's phone number?
(484) 929-5573.
Where is J and S Family Daycare?
Allentown, PA 18102. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.